Division of Racial Justice Statistics Data Analyst

Overview

The Office of Racial Equity (ORE) at the State of Vermont is seeking a Racial Justice Data Analyst. This position will work within the Division of Racial Justice Statistics (DRJS) to provide analysis and recommendations on processes to improve data collection and quality. The position may prepare information to inform testimony for legislative hearings, attend meetings with state Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Councils as requested. The Data Analyst will contribute to the development and management of public-facing data tools, visualizations, and websites, which may require working with the Agency of Digital Services to coordinate the development of necessary tools, systems, and future enhancements to support the work. The Data Analyst may help coordinate research partnerships and contracts with external partners, and help coordinate research requests, and will assure that federal and state statistical reporting requirements are met. 

This position will bring an equity lens to all aspects of research and policy analysis, which will require:

• Knowledge and ability to apply equity principles to traditional research methods while ensuring a high level of analytical rigor.
• Working knowledge of the operations, characteristics and capabilities of automated data processing tools and the application of such tools to information processing needs. 
• Ability to analyze complex activities, relationships, and situations; identify problems; draw logical conclusions; and develop and defend independent recommendations.
• Ability to present complex concepts and analyses to a wide range of audiences through clear and accurate reports and through other communication methods.
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate the work assignments of technical specialists in computers and information systems. 
• Ability to acquire, organize, and correctly interpret large amounts of data.
• Extensive knowledge of the data management lifecycle, with experience in data collection, maintenance, and analysis.
• Ability to lead efforts to develop complex queries to summarize and aggregate data sources and integrate large amounts of disparate data as well as review these queries with an eye for accuracy.
• Considerable knowledge of statistical methods including analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, multiple regression, survey sampling, multi-variant methods, and experimental design.
• Considerable knowledge of program evaluation instruments, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Agency, State and Federal confidentiality laws, security standards, and necessary access policies as they pertain to clients and data of the State’s systems.

This is an exempt full-time position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience. The State of Vermont offers a benefit package rivaling any employer in Vermont, which includes a top-notch health care plan, generous sick and annual leave, and employer contribution to pension plans.

Who May Apply

This position, Division of Racial Justice Statistics Data Analyst (Job Requisition #50705), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact the Office of Racial Equity at AOA.ORE@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in an office setting, with some in-state travel required. Incumbents are required to have access to reliable transportation for occasional travel within the state. Some work outside of the normal work schedule or overtime duty may be occasionally required. Strong differences of opinion and emotionally charged situations may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in data science, computer science, statistics, geographic information systems, sociology/anthropology, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: statistical or analysis, data science, program/project management, or policy development.
OR
Four (4) or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas: statistical or analysis, data science, program/project management, or policy development.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional or volunteer experience in a field related to equity, social justice, and/or diversity/inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.  The State’s employment decisions are merit-based.  Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.